It was a sad day on the Studio 10 set on Tuesday as the panelists struggled to choke back tears after hearing their beloved co-host would be departing.
Network 10 star Denise Scott was holding back tears herself as she announced she would be leaving the morning program’s Sydney panel to take on a part-time role as a Melbourne correspondent for the show.
The 64-year-old revealed the decision to leave the panel, which is filmed at Channel 10’s studios in Pyrmont in Sydney, was because she wanted to return back to her hometown in Victoria.
Halfway through the program on Tuesday, Scott revealed the sad news to her co-hosts and the Studio 10audience.
“I’m going to take a break from being on the panel and I’m going to do some reporting from Melbourne,” Denise said.
However, it wasn’t too long before Sarah Harris, Angela Bishop and Joe Hildebrand bantered with the stand-up comedian.
The show’s entertainment reporter Angela joked viewers at home would be seeing Denise in the next season of Survivor after competing on 2019’s season of Dancing With The Stars.
“OK yeah, because I’m really cut out for that show. I’d love some more humiliation in life,” Denise responded.
Reflecting on her time, the 64-year-old said: “I had had the most wonderful time sharing [this experience]. I had never done this kind of show before.
“At my age to get such an opportunity to work with you wonderful, wonderful people [is delightful].”
Denise joined the panel in April 2018 following the shock exits of Jessica Rowe and Ita Buttrose.
